COLD WATER THERAPY INSTRUCTOR By Breatheolution

Cold Water Therapy Instructor

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We are very excited to be hosting this Breatheolution course!

The benefits of cold water exposure are vast and we are delighted to be able to offer this Breatheolution course here at Water Rescue Scotand which will be run by the owner and founder Kevin O'Neill. Kevin is an experienced cold water therapy instructor with unwavering commitment to individual needs, attention to detail and takes an empathetic approach.

Kevin has a proven personal track record of guiding over 3000 clients into the cold over the past 4 + years, he is dedicated to providing an unparalleled and transformative cold water therapy instructor training experience.

This course will ensure that individuals not only learn but thrive in the invigorating challenge of cold water therapy coaching. We prioritise safety, efficacy and individualised progress, and a comprehensive understanding of the physiological, biochemical and psychological benefits of cold water exposure.

Course DAte

Course Dates Friday 25th April at 4pm and fininsh on Sunday 27th at 5.30pm

Course content includes

Module 1 - Intro

✔️My story
✔️ What is Cold Water Therapy?
✔️ Why do we need qualified instructors?
✔️ What are the benefits and drawbacks of cold water therapy

Module 2 - Physiology & Anatomy

✔️My story
✔️ What is Cold Water Therapy?
✔️ Why do we need qualified instructors?
✔️ What are the benefits and drawbacks of cold water therapy

Module 3 - Acclimatisation

✔️ Cold Showers, Bodies of Water & Ice Baths
✔️ Breath Regulating and Vagal Tone
✔️ The Placebo Effect
✔️ Shivering & Non-shivering thermogenesis
✔️ Guidance for Small Groups
✔️ 1-2-1 Guidance
✔️ Autonomic Habits of regulation (self sooth)
✔️ Holding Space
✔️ Warming up & After Drop

Module 4 - Safety & Contraindications

✔️Who shouldn’t get into cold water?
✔️ Autonomic Conflict ( Professor Mike Tipton)
✔️ Waiver Forms & Health Questionnaires
✔️ Health Conditions
✔️ Medications
✔️ Assessing Client Suitability?
✔️ Dynamic Risk Assessment
✔️ Emergency First Aid & BLS (basic life support)
✔️ Insurance Cover

Module 5 - Exam

First Aid Training including Basic Life Support
✔️ Overview, questions and answers
✔️ Final Exam

Who is the Course for?

Anyone thinking of taking people into cold water or coaching cold water therapy or people wanting to be guided and understand more about cold water practices.